AUTHORITIES at Coventry Cathedral are looking to squeeze another #7,000 out of their Millennium Screen appeal - by squeezing another seven names in....

AUTHORITIES at Coventry Cathedral are looking to squeeze another #7,000 out of their Millennium Screen appeal - by squeezing another seven names in.

Cathedral trust development director Michael Mogan said they had been studying the pattern on the screen and had decided there was scope to add a few names, despite the fact that the deadline for nominations was reached at the end of last month.

People now have less than 10 days to meet the new deadline of September 20.

Mr Mogan said: "This is an unexpected bonus, in terms of fund-raising.

"There is a large pattern, as part of the screen, and the names will go inside it. The names could be of individuals or even whole families."

Cathedral bosses came across the extra room after expert engraver Jane McDonald, who has been adding names to the ornate creation, closely examined the screen.

Because of its intricate design, it is now believed that another seven people can be added to the list - particularly if their names are especially short!

Anyone interested must be able to contribute #1,000 per name to the cathedral's redevelopment fund.

Harry Shaw and his City Cruiser company became the 49th name for the 2001 intake.

"Shaw" joins 300 other names of city luminaries, such as Lady Godiva and Sir Frank Whittle, and a host of ordinary folk whose monikers have been preserved for posterity.